Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the situation when you turn on a phone call, the system automatically plays a loud voice warning. For the Redmi Note 8 Pro, this feature is built deep into the MIUI shell and dictated by legal requirements in some countries. It is often impossible to remove this sound in the standard ways in the current region, which causes discomfort for users who want to keep a quiet record.
However, there are several proven methods to circumvent this restriction that do not require the rights of a Root superuser. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to change the system settings, change the program region or use specialized tools to disable intrusive notification. It is important to understand that each method has its own characteristics and risks, which you need to know about before you start manipulating.
We will look at both software crutches and legal ways to change configuration through an engineering menu or change the use zone of the device. Follow the instructions carefully so as not to disrupt the communication module of your Xiaomi.
Why the phone sounds the beginning of a conversation
The phrase "call recording" or "call recording" is not used for a reason: it is a requirement of some countries where it is forbidden to record a conversation without warning, and in MIUI's Global ROM, this feature is strictly tied to the selected region, and if your phone is set to Russia, Ukraine or Kazakhstan, the system by default considers the recording illegal without notice.
The MIUI Dialer shell contains a hidden trigger that activates the audio file when you press the record button. Unlike older versions of Android, where you could simply tick "no sound", in modern versions of Android 10 and above, access to the audio stream is limited, and third-party applications often cannot intercept the control of this notification without special permissions.
⚠️ Warning: Recording telephone conversations without warning may violate the law of your country, use this feature only for personal purposes and where permitted by law.
Understanding the nature of this limitation helps you choose the right way to address it, and if the problem is programmatically region-specific, then you need to address it by changing the geolocation settings of the system, not by using third-party call crutchets that can work off-stop.
Change of region in smartphone settings
The easiest and safest way to remove voice alerts on the Redmi Note 8 Pro is to change the region in the general settings of the system. The logic is simple: in some countries (for example, India, the United States, the United Kingdom), the laws on recording conversations differ, and the firmware for these regions may not contain mandatory audio notification or allow it to be disabled.
You don't need any additional apps to do this, just go to the settings menu and find the appropriate item. After changing the region, the phone interface may change slightly (for example, the format of the date or weather widgets), but the recording functionality will become more flexible.
Try to switch regions sequentially and check if you have a notification setting after each change, often by installing a region in India or the United States, and sometimes you need to restart your device after you change location to apply changes to the communication module.
- 🌍 Open “Settings” and select “More».
- 📍 Click on Region and search for India or USA».
- 📞 Go to the Phone app, click on three dots in the corner and select Record Settings».
- 🔇 Check if you have a “Do Not Voice” option or similar one.
If the silent recording option didn’t appear after the region change, it means that the system file limit is stitched in this firmware version, and simply changing the location won’t help, in which case we should consider the more advanced methods described below.
Use of third-party caller applications
Xiaomi’s regular call has tough restrictions that are hard to get around without flashing. The alternative is to install a third-party call app that has its own recording mechanisms and is independent of MIUI system constraints. One of the most popular and proven solutions is the Truecaller app or Google’s dedicated dialers.
When installing a third-party call, Android will ask for permission to use the default app for all calls. Once confirmed, all incoming and outgoing calls will go through the new interface. These apps often have a "No Sound" or "Hide Notification" switch that works regardless of region.
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When installing Google Phone Dialer, it may be necessary to clean the data of the regular Phone application so that the new dialer correctly intercepts contact management and call history.
But there’s a significant drawback to this method: On Android 10 and later, especially on devices with Snapdragon chips (as in the Redmi Note 8 Pro), Google has restricted third-party apps from accessing the audio stream during a conversation, meaning that recording can either be done through a speaker only (with loss of quality), or not at all without the use of special Accessibility services.
| Annex | Type of record | I need a Root. | It works on Android 10+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Phone | Systems/Duplex | No. | Yes (with notice) |
| Truecaller | Through speaker/VOIP | No. | Partially. |
| Call Recorder SKA | Root/Accesibility | Preferably. | Yeah (with adjustment) |
| Cube ACR | App Connector | No. | Depends on the device. |
If the recording quality through third-party applications does not suit you, you will have to go back to setting up the system call and look for ways to modify its behavior.
Modification of system files via ADB
For users who are not afraid to work with the command line, there is a method to disable the audio file notification through debugging by ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to delete or rename the system file responsible for playing the phrase “call recording has begun”, without affecting the rest of the system.
Before you start, you need to activate the developer mode. To do this, go to About Phone and quickly press 7 times on MIUI Version. Then, in the advanced settings, turn on Debugging over USB. You will also need a computer with the ADB platform tool installed.
☑️ Preparation for ADB-manipulation
The method is to find a file containing an audio notification, which is usually in the directory of system sounds. MIUI This file can be packed inside. APK-In this case, simply deleting the file will not help, you will need a modified file. APK.
adb shell pm list packages | grep dialer
adb pull /system/priv-app/MiuiDialer/MiuiDialer.apkAfter extraction APK It must be decompiled, find a resource with an audio file (often called a "resource"). recording_notification.mp3 or seems to) and replace it with an empty file or delete a link to it in the code. APK It's signed and installed back. It's a complex process that requires knowledge of reverse engineering and Android.
⚠️ Note: System modification APK-files can lead to a bootloop or unstable phone. be sure to make a full backup before starting work.
Changing the region through the engineering menu
A deeper method than a typical region change in settings is to use an engineering code to change the CSC (Country Specific Code), which not only defines the language and format of the date, but also the set of features available in a particular region, including call recording policies.
To access hidden settings in the Phone app, dial the combination ##6484## or #4636##. However, to change the region, you often use the code ##8888### (not working on all versions) or through a special testing menu. If the standard codes don't work, you can try to find the "Engineering Mode" app in the Play Market store that is compatible with MediaTek or Snapdragon.
The most effective, but also risky, way is to use the Xiaomi.eu utility or scripts to change region through ADB by adb shell setprop persist.sys.country, which changes the system property, making the phone think it is in another country.
- 🔧 Connect your phone to a PC with debugging enabled.
- 💻 Open the console. ADB and type a command to change country, for example, to India: adb shell setprop persist.sys.country IN.
- 🔄 Reboot the device with the adb reboot command.
- 📞 Check the call record settings.
Importantly, once you reset your settings to the factory (Wipe Data), these changes can fly off because they are not part of the official firmware, which is good for a temporary solution or for experienced users who understand the risks.
Installation of Google Custom Call (Google Dialer)
One of the most elegant solutions for Redmi Note 8 Pro owners is to install a modified version of the call from Google.The official version of Google Dialer also has a recording restriction (with voice notification), but enthusiasts create patched versions in which this restriction is removed.
The modified APK Google Dialer (often labeled "No recording notification" or "Silent recording") completely replaces the system call. It uses the same system resources but ignores the triggers that trigger the audio alert file. The interface remains clean and minimal, characteristic of the Google ecosystem.
Where to find a secure version of Google Dialer?
To install such a call, it is often necessary not only to install the APK, but also to clear the Contacts and Phone (system) application data so that the new dialer can integrate correctly. In some cases, you may need to remove updates to the Xiaomi system call.
The advantage of this method is that it does not require changing the region or complex manipulation of the system. ADB. However, when updating the system MIUI The regular call may come back and you'll have to repeat the procedure, and you should also consider that the number determination functions and the integration with the MIUI (For example, writing to the Xiaomi cloud may not work properly.